The Yankees checked many items off the offseason to-do list today. Famished fans gobbled up the Yankees’ news feast today, having awoken to learn that DJ LeMahieu will be in our lives for six more glorious years. They later found out that Corey Kluber would be a Yankee before wrapping up for the night.
While Kluber was an attractive option on the market for many teams in need of a seasoned starting pitcher, his potential effectiveness had been uncertain due to the reality of the two-time Cy-winner being 35 years old. He was an ace, albeit one who hasn’t had a fully healthy season since 2018.